What is the cheapest way to get from Newcastle (Station) to Birmingham?

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle (Station) to Birmingham is to bus via Sheffield which costs £29 - £65 and takes 6h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newcastle (Station) to Birmingham?

The fastest way to get from Newcastle (Station) to Birmingham is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £110 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Newcastle (Station) and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newcastle Coach Station station and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Newcastle (Station) and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newcastle and arriving at Birmingham New Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Newcastle (Station) to Birmingham?

The distance between Newcastle (Station) and Birmingham is 206 miles. The road distance is 201.1 miles.

How do I travel from Newcastle (Station) to Birmingham without a car?

The best way to get from Newcastle (Station) to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £110 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Newcastle (Station) to Birmingham?

The train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Street takes 2h 54m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Newcastle (Station) to Birmingham bus from?

Newcastle (Station) to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Newcastle Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Newcastle (Station) to Birmingham train from?

Newcastle (Station) to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.

Train, bus or fly from Newcastle (Station) to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Newcastle (Station) to Birmingham is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £110 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 5h 51m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Newcastle (Station) to Birmingham bus arrive?

Newcastle (Station) to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Newcastle (Station) to Birmingham train arrive?

Newcastle (Station) to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Newcastle (Station) to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle (Station) to Birmingham is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Newcastle (Station) to Birmingham.

How do I get a train ticket from Newcastle (Station) to Birmingham?

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Newcastle (Station) to Birmingham - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Newcastle (Station) to Birmingham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2h 54m
£110–160
Bus via Sheffield
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
6h 4m
£30–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 133 / ...
5h 51m
£40–100
Drive 199.9 mi
1. Drive from Newcastle (Station) to Birminghamcar 199.9 mi
3h 26m
£49–70
Fly Newcastle to Birmingham Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane NCL - BHX
4h 42m
£55–150
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk076 / ...
6h 23m
£64–109
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
4h 21m
£81–206
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
4h 42m
£76–156
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
4h 57m
£96–356

Newcastle (Station) to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 205.3 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Newcastle (Station), England and Birmingham, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 5h 45m.

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